Redarc BCDC1220 performance on trip - feedback

Submitted: Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 23:42
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Well we've just returned after a 4000km trip from Alice Springs to Broome (across the Tanami) and back via Halls Creek. I'd recently replaced the solenoid (redarc) that was charging the 2nd battery as I just wasn't convinced the 2nd battery was getting a good charge. My main concern was that the car wouldn't be started for a few days at a time and the Engel would suffer !

When i was researching the product I was also concerned at under bonnet temps and that I still wouldn't get a good charge because the unit would "foldback". Being the paranoid traveler I also took a Projecta charger in case the battery needed a good overnight charge.

I'm happy to report that the BCDC1220 did an absolute awesome job. The marine battery spent most of its time in "float" and ran the Engel Fridge and Fluro light for days at a time without problem. We were away for 12 days and I only took a powered camp site for one night and gave the battery an external charge, the rest was done by the Redarc. It got hot under the bonnet out on the Tanami and Buntine and the thing just worked. I'm very impressed with the unit and glad I put it in for the trip

Pete



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